What To Watch W/C Monday 12th January 2026

Happy New Year!

We’re back with our weekly What To Watch roundup, and after a short break at the start of the year, there’s plenty to catch up on. From high-stakes thrillers and globe-spanning documentaries to returning favourites and brand-new series, this week’s list is extra jam-packed with shows well worth adding to your watchlist.

Whether you’re in the mood for action, drama, or something a little more thought-provoking, we’ve got you covered.

Hijack: S2 – Wednesday 14th January | Apple TV+

A Berlin underground train and its commuters are taken hostage, while authorities scramble to save hundreds of lives. Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) is at the heart of the crisis on board, where one wrong decision could spell disaster. Starring Idris Elba, Christine Adams, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Langston Uibel & more.

National Geographic’s Pole To Pole with Will Smith – Wednesday 14th January | Disney+

Follows Will Smith across all seven continents over 100 days, tackling extreme challenges from Antarctica to the Arctic. Guided by scientists and explorers, he contributes to world-first discoveries while connecting with Indigenous communities whose knowledge offers insights into humanity’s future. The series blends cinematic exploration, environmental storytelling, and cutting-edge science on a global scale.

Black Cake – Wednesday 14th January | ITVX

Two estranged siblings must set aside their differences to deal with their mother’s death and her hidden past – a journey of discovery that takes them from the Caribbean to London to California and ends with her famous black cake. Starring Mia Isaac, Adrienne Warren, Chipo Chung and Ashley Thomas.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Thursday 15th January | Paramount+

The series will follow the adventures of a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age in one of the most legendary places in the galaxy. With Gina Yashere, Sandro Rosta, Kerrice Brooks and Karim Diane.

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials – Thursday 15th January | Netflix

England. 1925. At a lavish country house party, a practical joke appears to have gone horribly, murderously wrong. It
will be up to the unlikeliest of sleuths — the fizzingly inquisitive Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent — to unravel a chilling plot
that will change her life, cracking wide open the country house mystery.

With Nyasha Hatendi and Nabhaan Rizwan.

The Rip – Friday 16th January | Netflix

Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray. As outside
forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on.

With Teyana Taylor.

The Upshaws (Part 7) – Friday 16th January | Netflix

As Regina makes a run for office and Bennie’s garage falls on hard times, the Upshaws will always find a way to keep it real, loud and full of love.

Starring Kim Fields, Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes, Jermelle Simon, Khali Daniya-Renee, Diamond Lyons, Journey Christie & more.

Grosse Pointe Garden Society – Streaming Now | ITVX

As scandals deepen and unspoken truths begin to rot beneath the immaculate surface of the neighbourhood, the group is forced to confront the fractures in their relationships, their marriages, and themselves. Blending emotional tension with layered mystery, the series explores the cost of perfectionism, the pressures of suburban performance, and the corrosive power of secrets. With Aja Naomi King.

Girl Taken – Streaming Now | Paramount+

follows the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen. After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes – only to discover that freedom brings its own challenges. The world she longed to return to has moved on without her. With Levi Brown.

Harlan Coben’s Run Away – Streaming Now | Netflix

Simon had the perfect life: loving wife and kids, great job, beautiful home. But then his eldest daughter Paige ran away and everything fell apart. So now when he finds her, vulnerable and strung out on drugs in a city park, he finally has the chance to bring his little girl home. But it turns out she’s not alone, and an argument escalates into shocking violence. In the aftermath, Simon loses his daughter all over again, and his search to find her will take him into a dangerous underworld, revealing deep secrets that could tear his family apart forever. With Alfred Enoch and Lucian Msamati.

His And Hers – Streaming Now | Netflix

Two estranged spouses — one a cop, the other a news reporter — compete to solve a murder case in which each believes the other is a prime suspect. Starring Tessa Thompson. With Crystal Fox and Kristen Maxwell.

Waterloo Road: S17 – Streaming Now | BBC iPlayer

Riots, scandals, fractured families and familiar faces – British Drama Waterloo Road is back with a new term and a whole new attitude. Who said education was easy?

With Christopher Jeffers, Shauna Shim, Cory McClane, Chiamaka Ulebor, Maisey Robinson and Tillie Amartey.

Black Ops: S2 – Streaming Now | BBC iPlayer

Dom and Kay, newly recruited by MI5, struggle to find their footing in the world of intelligence. Dom, ambitious and eager to prove herself, is frustrated to be stuck carrying out menial work in the archives, so takes a big gamble to try to prove herself.

Starring Gbemisola Ikumelo, Hammed Animashaun, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Robbie Gee, Jo Martin, Cathy Tyson & more.

A Thousand Blows: S2 – Streaming Now | Disney+

We return to the East End one year later. Hezekiah is consumed by thoughts of revenge for Alec’s death and a shadow of the man he once was, while Sugar Goodson is drinking himself to death.

Starring Malachi Kirby, Stephen Graham, Morgan Hilaire and Aliyah Odoffin.

Abbott Elementary: S5 – Streaming Now | Disney+

A committed group of passionate teachers—and their well-meaning but often clueless principal—navigate life inside a Philadelphia public school. Despite limited resources and constant challenges, they remain determined to give their students the best chance at success, driven by their love for teaching even when the school district’s support falls short.

Starring Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Call The Midwife: S15 – Streaming Now BBC iPlayer, weekly episodes Sunday’s @ 8pm | BBC One

A group of nurse midwives working in the East End of London in the late 1950s deal with the pressures of their day-to-day lives while trying to cope with the changes in the world around them.

With Renee Bailey and Zephryn Taitte.

Industry: S4 – Streaming Now | BBC iPlayer & Weekly on Monday’s @10:40 pm | BBC One

As Yasmin navigates her relationship with tech founder Sir Henry Muck and Harper is pulled into the orbit of enigmatic executive Whitney Halberstram, their twisted friendship begins to warp and ignite under the pressure of money, power, and the desire to be on top.

With Toheeb Jimoh and Myha’la.